The report had revealed intensified smuggling activities along the Seme, Idiroko, Ilaro, Ipokia and Igbeti-Kishi corridors, as well as alleged manipulation of the 846 valuation code at the Apapa, Tin Can Island and PTML Area Commands.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied allegations of increased smuggling, revenue leakage, recruitment impropriety and manipulation of succession within the Service, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of its enforcement activities, digital valuation processes and administrative procedures.
The Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, stated this in a response to a report published by SaharaReporters, which raised concerns over developments within the NCS.
The report had revealed intensified smuggling activities along the Seme, Idiroko, Ilaro, Ipokia and Igbeti-Kishi corridors, as well as alleged manipulation of the 846 valuation code at the Apapa, Tin Can Island and PTML Area Commands.
It also raised questions concerning recruitment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, manipulation of succession and promotion within the Service, and the selection and funding of leadership training and international exposure for some officers.
